Wolves Open Round One Friday
March 21, 2019 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Soo Greyhounds News Release
Wolves playoff action begins this Friday and Saturday at the Elgin Street barn as they will host the Mississauga Steelheads for the first two games of the opening round of the playoffs. Both games are set for a 7:05pm start.
The Sudbury Wolves wrapped up their regular season this past weekend by collecting 4 out of 6 points. Starting on Friday, they defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 8-4. On Saturday they beat the Peterborough Petes 3-1, and on Sunday they fell short to the Oshawa Generals. This resulted in the Wolves placing fourth in the Eastern Conference standings with 43 wins and 21 losses on the season for 91 points. The team's 91 points was the second most in franchise history in the OHL, second to the 92 points tallied by the 1994-95 Wolves.
Friday night marks the beginning of the team's seven game series against the Steelheads. Although the Steelheads finished one spot behind the Wolves in 5th , Mississauga finished with 20 fewer points, collecting 71 points on the season. The Steelheads roster includes forwards Alan Lyszczarczyk and Cole Carter. Lyszczarczyk is a former Wolf and acquired 82 points in the 64 games played in the regular season (39 goals and 43 assists) in split time between the Owen Sound Attack and the Steelheads. Captain Cole Carter capped off his regular season with a total of 68 points including 35 goals and 33 assists. The Steelheads are also backstopped by goaltender and Los Angeles Kings prospect, Jacob Ingham. The Steelheads defence is led by 2019 NHL draft eligible prospect Thomas Harley. The Syracuse, NY native was ranked 9th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting during their Midseason Rankings.
Friday's game is sponsored by United Way Centraide North East Ontario and Canadian Tire. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., UWCNEO volunteers will welcome the first 500 fans with a complimentary sausage BBQ and a rally towel!
Tickets are still available for games #1 and #2! To purchase tickets, visit the Sudbury Arena Box Office, or buy them online at greatersudbury.ca/tickets.
The Wolves will travel to Mississauga for game #3 on Sunday and game #4 on Wednesday, both will start at 7:00pm. To catch this playoff action , fans can tune into the live play-by-play on CKLU 96.7 or stream it live on mixlr.com/sudburywolves.
#PlayoffsAreComing #HuntIsOn
Eastern Conference Quarter Final Series Schedule - Sudbury vs Mississauga
Game #1: Friday March 22nd - Sudbury Community Arena - 7:05pm
Game #2: Saturday March 23rd - Sudbury Community Arena - 7:05pm
Game #3: Sunday March 24th - Paramount Fine Food Centre - 7:00pm
Game #4: Wednesday March 27th - Paramount Fine Food Centre - 7:00pm
Game #5: Thursday March 28th - Sudbury Community Arena - 7:05pm*
Game #6: Sunday March 31st - Paramount Fine Food Centre - 2:00pm*
Game #7: Monday April 1st - Sudbury Community Arena - 7:05pm*
* if necessary
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- Wolves Open Round One Friday - Soo Greyhounds
- Round One Playoff Preview - Brampton Steelheads
- Steelheads Earn High Marks on 2018-19 OHL Coaches Poll - Brampton Steelheads
- Playoff Preview: Spirit, Sting Open #OHLPlayoffs Thursday in Saginaw - Saginaw Spirit
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